Crest Memorial School vs Lower Cape May Regional High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Memorial School
Wildwood Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
194 students
Lower Cape May Regional High School
Cape May · Public high · Grades 9–12
717 students
| Measure | Crest Memorial School Wildwood Crest, New Jersey | Lower Cape May Regional High School Cape May, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,479 | #197 of 357 |
| National rank | #21571 of 50,301 | #8362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 194 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Wildwood Crest | Cape May |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 50.1).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 47.1%).
- •Crest Memorial School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 12.2).
- •Lower Cape May Regional High School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 194.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Crest Memorial School better than Lower Cape May Regional High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Memorial School ranks higher (55.1 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crest Memorial School and Lower Cape May Regional High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Wildwood Crest and Cape May in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Memorial School: 194. Lower Cape May Regional High School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Memorial School and Lower Cape May Regional High School rank in New Jersey?
Crest Memorial School is 977th of 1,479 and Lower Cape May Regional High School is 197th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).